COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) in Management at Wright State University is designed to prepare students for leadership and management roles across a wide range of industries. The program focuses on the core functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational activities while helping businesses achieve their goals effectively. Students develop leadership abilities, teamwork skills, decision-making capabilities, communication techniques, and an understanding of organizational behavior. The curriculum combines a 36-credit Wright State Core education, a 42-credit Business Core, and 24 credits of specialized management coursework, along with general electives to reach the 120-credit graduation requirement. Business Core courses provide a strong foundation in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, statistics, information systems, operations management, business law, ethics, and strategy. The Management major includes courses such as Human Resources Management, Applied Managerial Skills and Character, High Performance Teams, International Management, and Managerial Character and Competencies. Students can further customize their studies through electives in areas such as conflict management, staffing, training and development, workplace law, organizational development, and small business management. The program emphasizes leadership development, project organization, team facilitation, organizational change management, and character-based leadership. Graduates learn how to build productive workplace relationships, motivate employees, improve team performance, and lead organizations in dynamic environments. Career opportunities include management trainee, operations supervisor, team leader, project coordinator, human resources specialist, business manager, department manager, and organizational development professional. Many students also combine Management with Human Resource Management to expand career options. The degree is suitable for students seeking broad business knowledge, leadership skills, and flexibility across industries. Compared with more specialized business majors, Management provides a versatile education that can be applied in corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, startups, and family businesses while also serving as a strong foundation for graduate business studies such as an MBA.